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Newark, United Kingdom

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12.07.2025

26.08.2025

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RAF Syerston

Newark on Trent, NG 5NN (bordering Lincolnshire)

Full Time, Permanent ( hours per week)

Salary of £, per annum on a successful completion of a 3 months’ probation period. (Additional allowance maybe applied subject to role requirement)

Serco have an exciting role as an Aircraft Supervisor – Mechanical (unlicenced) at RAF Syerston, working under MAA Pt/RA1.We are looking for an individual who is able to lead and supervise engineering personnel, carrying out maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and other locations throughout the UK.

• Fulfill the responsibilities and duties of Support Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities in accordance with Serco GMS policies and military regulatory policies
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft at RAF Syerston and 2 Flying Training School (FTS) locations/Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs)/detachments across the UK.
• Manage, supervise, and participate in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and control assigned maintenance teams.
• Optimise output to meet business needs and demonstrate commitment to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform additional roles as required, such as Deputy Aircraft Manager (Depth-level Maintenance), Deputy Team Leader (Mobile), Line Supervisor, Building Custodian, and Issue Centre Custodian.

What you need to do the role:

• Experienced in a similar engineering background with a minimum of MOD Phase 2 technical training or suitable civilian training (civilian contractors only)
• Proven experience or potential to hold support staff with supervisory responsibilities
• Possess good fault diagnosis skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
• Hold full driving licence.
• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have basic IT skills

What we offer:

• Trade Allowance: Trade Allowance may be provided subject to role requirements and successful completion of training and authorisations granted.
• Early Finish: A 3pm finish on a Friday.
• Free carparking: Free carparking at Syerston
• Salary:Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1, internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: /7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, % off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1, retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this.We’re also a signatory of the UK GovernmentsWomen in Defence Charter, to find out more please click.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.